"Program Manager for Recruitment"

Hiring Department

Recruitment, College of Arts & Science

Job Description

The College of Arts and Science (A&S) at the University of Missouri is seeking a highly collaborative and detail-oriented professional to lead our undergraduate recruitment efforts. A&S is the largest and most diverse academic division at Mizzou, with 25 departments and 40+ undergraduate degrees.

This dynamic role is ideal for someone passionate about student engagement, strategic communication, and building connections across the college, university, and beyond. The successful candidate will serve as the recruitment lead for A&S undergraduate programs and help shape how prospective students experience and connect with the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate recruitment activities, such as:
• Manage prospective student visits to A&S in coordination with faculty and academic advisors.
• Oversee the A&S Ambassador program including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance feedback.
• Serve as a liaison and collaborator with MU Admissions, A&S departments and programs, academic advisors, and other college recruiters.
• Develop and implement a multi-modal communication strategy targeting prospective first-time college students and transfer students in partnership with A&S Communications and MU Admissions.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives aligned with the college’s enrollment goals.
• Analyze recruitment data to inform outreach strategies, with a focus on targeted populations, including transfer students and students with specific academic interests.
• Manage the prospective student inbox, inquiries, and delegating responses to appropriate stakeholders.

Why Join A&S at Mizzou?

Arts and Science is a unique college at Mizzou with diverse academic programs that span math and science, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and fine and performing arts. Through our general education and foundational coursework, we play a critical role in educating all undergraduate students at Mizzou. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent student services team as we continue building a strong, sustainable recruitment model to support the academic and strategic priorities of the College of Arts and Science. You will help shape the future of our recruitment efforts while working in a supportive, student-centered environment.

Shift

Generally, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional evening and weekends expected.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required with a preference for a degree in an Arts and Science academic discipline. A master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, communication, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in student recruitment, admissions, advising, or related student services.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience working with student ambassador programs or peer mentorship models is highly desirable.
• Data-informed mindset with the ability to adapt strategies based on performance metrics.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $52,915.20 - $68,000 annually

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.